Question

A music store buys instruments and then sells them for 30% more than they paid.

If the price tag on a trumpet says 104, how much did the store pay for it?
(sorry for asking some many questions . . . my teacher isn't helpful

Answer 1

The answer is $72.80.

You would take 30% off of $104, making you end up with your answer.

Answer 2

58.5

Explanation:

Hello! 30% of $45 means we must multiply 0.30 and 45.

$45 x 0.30 = $13.50 is the markup.

Next, add $13.50 to $45 for a total of $58.50 to get the total amount the store will charge with the markup.

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